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Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Alva

709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK 73717

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Alva School Description

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a community of learners that includes students, teachers, staff, administrators, and area citizens advancing learning excellence and preparing its members for service as leaders and entrepreneurs in the changing climate of northwest Oklahoma and the world.

Northwestern's main campus is located in Alva, a city of nearly 6,000 residents in northwest Oklahoma. Alva is located just 14 miles south of the Kansas border. Alva is approximately 115 miles northwest of Oklahoma City and 100 miles southwest of Wichita, Kansas.

Northwestern's main campus offers students a traditional on-campus college experience by living in university housing, dining in the cafeteria or Student Center Snack Bar, participating in campus media activities, attending home athletic events, going to university-sponsored concerts or plays, and more.

At Northwestern's Alva campus, students can choose from more than 40 areas of study to earn their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees, and offers complete master's degree programs in education and counseling psychology.

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Alva

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University, also known as NWOSU, is a university in Alva, Oklahoma, with satellite campuses in Enid and Woodward. Northwestern is a state university that offers both bachelor's and master's degrees.

Establishment

In 1897, a normal school, or school for teachers, was established in Alva by an act of the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature. It was the second normal school in Oklahoma, charged with preparing teachers to serve the many one-room schoolhouses that covered the prairie. The new school's faculty consisted of the school's first president, James E. Ament, and two teachers. Classes were held in the Congregational Church until construction of the first building, the "Castle on the Hill," was complete in 1899.

History

The school became a four-year teachers college in 1919 and changed its name to Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers College. The school expanded in 1939 to include degrees in liberal arts as well as education, and its name changed again, to Northwestern State College. The final name change occurred in 1974 when the school was given its present name.

Northwestern's greatest tragedy happened on March 1, 1935, when the Castle on the Hill was destroyed by fire. In 1948, a contest was organized to adopt a new school fight song and a new alma mater. The winning submissions were announced in March 1949. Both were made by Floyd McClain, a 1940 graduate of Northwestern who was then attending the Boston Conservatory of Music. The new fight song was entitled "Ride, Rangers, Ride," and the new alma mater was entitled "Oh Northwestern." They are still the official fight song and alma mater, although band directors have altered the arrangements over the years. In 1957, a contest was launched to select a motto for the university. The motto chosen was "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," submitted by Kay Hutcheson, a junior student at Northwestern.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,864
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
68%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 5,735
Students Receiving Aid:
89%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 15
Selectivity:
Selective
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Alva Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Alva Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 68%
Part-Time 32%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 88%
Other 6%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 3%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 74%
Out-of-State 26%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 74%
Texas 8%
Kansas 4%
Colorado 1%
Nebraska 1%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 48%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Central States Football League)
Basketball (Sooner Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Sooner Athletic Conference)
Track (Sooner Athletic Conference)

Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Alva Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,875 $ 5,735  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,232 $ 5,735  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 643 $ 643  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,752 35%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,570 23%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,470 74%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,800 37%  
Any Aid:
   89%  

Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Alva Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 99% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 7%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 420, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 510, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 15.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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